The General Studies Program is unique in that it attempts to meet the academic needs of QCC career programs, four-year transfer institutions, and area employers. It has been designed to develop broad-based academic and employability skills. It provides a comprehensive, responsive, directed academic experience in which students identify educational and career choices, develop individualized career plans (CAPS), and implement career pathways leading to further education or careers. In addition, the QCC General Studies Program has articulation and transfer agreements with numerous colleges and universities. The General Studies Program allows students to tailor the selection or courses to meet the requirements of a transfer institution. It also provides students with the opportunity to tailor a program of study to meet specific professional/ career competencies.
The Occupational Education Option is offered in cooperation with the Center for Occupation Education at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. Students seeking Massachusetts Department of Education approval as a vocational instructor complete a 36-credit sequence of competency based courses at UMass-Boston or at one of its satellite locations. Quinsigamond Community College will accept 21 of these credits as transfer credits towards the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies.
This option will also prepare students to continue their education beyond the Associate degree. Students may choose to complete a Bachelor degree through the College of Arts & Sciences at UMass-Boston or at another four-year institution.
Under current Massachusetts Department of Education regulations, persons who complete this program, have six years of recent full-time employment, and receive satisfactory scores on written and performance tests in their trade area are eligible to teach in vocational and comprehensive Massachusetts High Schools. For full details contact the Admissions Office or Transfer Office.
Courses
Semester 1
English Composition & Literature I
Behavioral Science Elective
Mathematics Elective
Occupational Education course
Occupational Education course
Semester 2
English Composition & Literature II
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
History Elective
Occupational Education course
Occupational Education course
Semester 3
Speech Communication Skills
Humanities Elective
Occupational Education course
Lab Science Elective
Social Science Elective
Semester 4
Humanities Elective
Occupational Education course
Occupational Education course
Lab Science Elective
Social Science Elective